We were given a donation in Canada to assist women in our Zambian community with a sewing program to generate income for themselves. After meeting with a women's club it was decided to purchase a new manual knitting machine with the funds as they already had a plan in place to produce knitted items for sale.
The cost of the machine is being treated as an interest-free loan which will be paid back by the club as they sell goods produced on the machine. Once the full amount has been repaid either another knitting machine or some sewing machines will be purchased to increase their capacity.
The long-term goal is to start a sewing school to teach other women in the community and enable them to generate money for themselves.
The cost of the machine is being treated as an interest-free loan which will be paid back by the club as they sell goods produced on the machine. Once the full amount has been repaid either another knitting machine or some sewing machines will be purchased to increase their capacity.
The long-term goal is to start a sewing school to teach other women in the community and enable them to generate money for themselves.
Above : Jenny presents the machine to some delighted members of the clubBelow : The machine just unpacked from its box
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